The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) was established by an Act of Parliament, Chapter 469 of the laws of Kenya , which became effective on 1st July 1995 . The Authority is charged with the responsibility of collecting revenue on behalf of the Government of Kenya. A Board of Directors, consisting of both public and private sector experts, makes policy decisions to be implemented by KRA Management. The Chairman of the Board is appointed by the President of the Republic of Kenya . The Chief Executive of the Authority is the Commissioner General who is appointed by the Minister for Finance. PURPOSE OF KRA Assessment , Collection, Administration and Enforcement of laws relating to revenue.

Purpose of the job:

Strategy formulation, policy analysis and related stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities of the job:

• Development and review of strategies to guide fiscal policy, legislative reforms and other tax matters in the Authority.
• Manage stakeholder engagement on legislative changes/reforms and tax matters.
• Lead the implementation of administrative tax reforms across the revenue departments.
• Management of Performance, Audit, Integrity, QMS and Risk programmes.

Requirements

Academic qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Law, International Relations or other related degree.
• Post graduate degree in related field is an added advantage.

Professional qualification

• Training/knowledge in Tax or Customs Administration is an added advantage
• CPA (K) or other relevant professional qualification.
• Membership of a relevant professional body.

Work experience

• Minimum of five (5) years work experience in similar role with at least two (2) years in first level management.

Key Competencies:

• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Technological ability and Good decision making capabilities
• Resilient, focused, results-oriented, Risk management and analysis
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, Good planning and organizational skills